: The paper highlights a massive focus on employee mental well-being , health safety at the workplace, and maintaining productivity through digital transformation.
: To identify the unknown challenges and unusual decisions HR had to make during the peak of the pandemic. Key Findings :
: Research from SHRM highlighted that 53% of large organizations saw increased quit rates in 2021, prompting a major shift in how HR approaches retention and hybrid work. Human Resources(2021)
: It argues that organizations will likely never return to pre-pandemic work situations, necessitating a permanent redefinition of HR policies. Other Notable 2021 HR Research & Reports
: A study by Dutta (2021) titled "Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment" became a key reference for how HR departments began automating talent acquisition during the remote hiring surge. Human resource management and the COVID-19 crisis - PMC : The paper highlights a massive focus on
In 2021, the Human Resources landscape was heavily defined by the shift to post-pandemic work models, the "Great Resignation," and the rapid acceleration of HR technology.
: HR practitioners were viewed as "first responders," moving from administrative roles to responsive change agents. : It argues that organizations will likely never
: Published by HR.com , this study found that organizations with a positive "human experience" (engagement, belonging, and inspiration) saw twice the innovation and 25% higher profits.